Work on the redevelopment of Casement Park will begin a year later than expected.

The Irish News reports that the redevelopment of the Belfast venue won't start until the end of 2013, meaning it will be available to host National League and championship games next year. The Ulster Council plans to demolish the existing stadium and construct a new 40,000 capacity all-seater stadium at a cost of £76.4 million. The British Government will contribute £64.1 million towards the cost of the redevelopment.

When completed, the new Casement Park will replace St. Tiernach's Park in Clones as the new headquarters of Ulster GAA. The invitation for tenders reveals that the deadline for design is February 2013, and that the planning application will be submitted in the same month.

The construction period is expected to last 21 months. Tweet

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